Creating and Using Groups in a Workspace
Groups allow you to combine multiple objects in a Bluescape workspace into a single, manageable object. By grouping related content, such as images, notecards, shapes, and text, you can easily move, resize, and organize multiple objects together without having to select each one individually.
Groups are especially useful when organizing complex layouts, arranging related content, or moving multiple objects around your workspace while maintaining their relative positions.
Creating a Group
To create a group in your workspace:
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Select two or more objects in your workspace. You can select multiple objects by holding Shift while clicking each object, or by dragging a selection box around the objects you want to group.
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With the objects selected, select the Group (
) button from the toolbar or use the group keyboard shortcut: ctrl + g to combine the objects into a single group -
The objects are now grouped and can be selected and manipulated together.
BluePro Tip: Use groups to keep related content together, such as a collection of images and annotations, a diagram made from multiple shapes, or a set of notecards.
Working with Groups
Once you’ve created a group, you can interact with the grouped objects as a single unit.
Moving a Group
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Click any object within the group to select the entire group.
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Drag the group to a new location in your workspace.
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Release the group to place it in the desired position.
All objects within the group move together, maintaining their relative positions.
Resizing a Group
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Select the group.
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Drag one of the selection handles to resize the group.
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Release the handle when the group reaches the desired size.
The grouped objects resize together, preserving their relative layout.
[IMAGE/GIF PLACEHOLDER: Demonstrate resizing a group containing different types of objects.]
Ungrouping Objects
You can ungroup objects at any time to work with them individually.
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Select the group you want to ungroup.
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Select the Ungroup (
) button from the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut: ctrl + shift + g -
The objects are separated and can now be selected, moved, or edited individually.
Ungrouping does not delete or remove any objects from your workspace.
BluePro Tip: Grouping is a great way to organize content without permanently combining objects. You can ungroup objects whenever you need to make individual adjustments, then group them again when you’re finished.
When to Use Groups
Groups can help you keep your workspace organized and make it easier to manage related content. Here are a few common examples:
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Organizing visual content: Group images, text, and annotations to create layouts that can be moved and resized together.
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Creating diagrams: Combine shapes, connectors, and labels into reusable visual arrangements.
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Managing project content: Keep related notecards, tasks, and supporting content together as you organize your workspace.
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Collaborating with your team: Group related objects to make it easier for collaborators to move and organize content without disrupting its layout.
Related Questions
Can I edit individual objects within a group?
Yes - after selecting the group, select the object you want to edit - you can move or edit the object without needing to remove it or ungroup the objects first.
Can I add or remove objects from an existing group?
You can add objects to a group by selecting the group and the object you want to add and selecting Group () from the toolbar. This will create a new group containing the new object and the original group.
You will need to ungroup the objects to remove a single object or set of objects from the group.
Does ungrouping delete any objects?
No. Ungrouping separates the objects so they can be selected and managed individually.
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